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Chapter 183: Evil God's Ascension, Inspection Team Takes Notice
Bai Zhenzhen asked again, “By the way, what about that Evil God’s little stash? Did you find it?”
Fujie replied, “Right, like that’s easy. After realizing he couldn’t win, he wiped every single record and data fragment from his mind.”
“And even if we did find it, you absolutely shouldn’t touch anything he left behind.”
“We made quite a scene this time. Definitely caught the attention of a lot of people.”
“The Inspection Team might already be investigating this incident. So you two need to be extra careful from now on.”
As he spoke, a faint chill of Evil God Energy began to ripple across Fujie’s body. He stood tall, smirking. “But now that I’ve consumed him, I’ve fully restored myself to the rank of Lower-Level Evil God. With that, I can easily shield you in the Kunxu First Layer.”
Through Fujie’s explanation, Zhang Yu learned that Evil Gods also had a hierarchy—its core being what was known as Rank.
Fujie continued, “There are nine ranks, from Level 1 to Level 9. The higher your Rank, the deeper you can penetrate into the Divine Power Network.”
“Take Kunxu 36th Layer—higher up, the network becomes more advanced and harder to breach.”
“But now that I’ve returned to Level 1 Lower Evil God Rank, breaking into the Divine Power Network of Kunxu First Layer is no problem.”
Zhang Yu now understood that all networks within Kunxu were fundamentally Divine Power Networks—channels through which Zheng Shen transmitted information and power. They’d only gradually opened to civilian use later.
Hearing this, Zhang Yu asked, “So… what exactly can you do now?”
It seemed Fujie wanted to make Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen truly grasp their new advantage. With the enthusiasm of a salesman, he began listing the powers he’d regained after ascending.
“First and foremost, I can now activate various Rituals.”
“Detection Ritual can locate cameras.”
“Shielding Ritual can block them.”
“Anti-Monitoring Ritual lets me take control of them…”
“And more…”
Zhang Yu interrupted, “Are you seriously obsessed with cameras? Why are all your Rituals focused on them?”
“Ah, you just don’t get it,” Fujie chuckled. “The lower the layer of Kunxu, the less developed the Divine Power Network becomes. Kunxu First Layer is the most underdeveloped of all. So the monitoring tools Zheng Shen use there are the most primitive and crude.”
“In the First Layer, surveillance cameras are Zheng Shen’s eyes—how they observe the world and monitor society. If you can avoid all cameras, you’re essentially invisible to most Zheng Shen.”
“That’s why, among Level 1 Evil God Rituals, those related to cameras are the most numerous.”
Bai Zhenzhen suddenly recalled how she’d used cameras to monitor Song Xu and his group. “But Song Xu didn’t use any of these, right?”
Fujie smirked. “Even Evil Gods can’t use Rituals infinitely. Each Rank has a limit on how many Rituals they can sustain.”
“My late colleague was already maxed out—maintaining Wish Rituals for eight believers, shielding Rituals for the apartment complex to block cameras, and using Shadow Pest to track you. He had no capacity left to spare for casual Rituals.”
“And unlike him, I didn’t waste money on junk stocks.”
“I only have two believers—just you two. So I can place Detection Rituals on both of you, letting you always sense the location of any camera.”
“And Anti-Detection Ritual—once applied, you’ll be able to hide part of your Martial Energy and Physical Strength Level readings when tested… as long as no Zheng Shen is actively overseeing the scan.”
“Hmm. Your stats have been rising too fast lately. This Ritual’s perfect for keeping you under the radar.”
Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen both nodded in agreement. The constant, rapid increase in their physical data had become a growing burden—especially when no one was watching.
Especially now that they were preparing for the Foundation Establishment Qualification Certificate. Excessively high scores meant nothing but trouble—more attention, more suspicion.
Like how Dragon Director had shown unusual interest in Zhang Yu after he sold seeds.
Seeing their interest, Fujie finally revealed his real purpose: “So all you need to do is gather the Ritual materials and prepare a venue. We can start anytime.”
But as Zhang Yu scanned the list of items Fujie had compiled, he frowned. “What’s with all these antiques? This adds up to over a hundred thousand. Do Rituals really need such expensive relics?”
Fujie had anticipated this. “Evil God Rank is just the threshold to activate Rituals and infiltrate the Divine Power Network. But each Ritual consumes Evil God Energy.”
“Of course, I can slowly siphon divine power from Zheng Shen’s network—just take about six months, and I’ll have enough energy to power these Rituals.”
Zhang Yu stared at the screen of his phone, where Fujie had already added dozens of items to the shopping cart—statues, incense burners, candle holders, and more.
“So these antiques… they actually replenish your Evil God Energy?”
Fujie nodded. “Long before the Divine Power Network existed, deities had already stood firm in Kunxu. They were worshipped by countless people, accumulating Incense Devotion Power.”
“That Incense Devotion Power is the precursor to divine energy. And even now, remnants of it linger in old relics. By absorbing those traces, I can restore my Evil God Energy.”
He added, “Your progress is accelerating rapidly. You need to hide your strength now. Song Xu’s incident may have drawn the Inspection Team’s attention. Cameras could be monitoring you at any moment. What if someone sees something they shouldn’t?”
“You two carry too many secrets. The best protection is this.”
“Spending ten or twenty thousand for peace of mind? That’s a bargain.”
“And don’t worry about Rituals interfering with the Foundation Establishment Exam. During the test, I can temporarily disable all Rituals except Wish Ritual. With my expertise, I’ll hide you so thoroughly, not even a Zheng Shen will detect you.”
Bai Zhenzhen pondered for a moment, then said, “Yu Zi, he’s right. This money can’t be saved.”
“Fine,” Zhang Yu sighed. “Let’s get ready.”
Fortunately, since returning to Songyang, Zhang Yu had earned quite a bit from selling seeds and commission fees. He could now afford the purchase on his phone.
Then Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen resumed their cultivation.
Zhang Yu twisted his body, circulating Martial Energy, performing one fluid motion after another—hammering his flesh, accelerating the expulsion of toxins and waste from his body.
Ever since returning from Xian Du City, he’d been relentless in refining his body through Chunqiu Wujin Chan, one of the most elite Body-Refining Techniques.
Over the past few days, he’d pushed the Technique’s level higher, feeling his Physical Strength Level rise steadily. Even more, he sensed the lingering pills and medicine poisons from his past—residual toxins left behind from months of reckless drug use, constant Hunyuan Pill consumption, and abandoning his natural cultivation path.
That reckless pursuit had fueled rapid progress—stats skyrocketing—but it had also left a toxic burden deep within his body, slowly impairing his internal organs’ function.
Even before the last Foundation Establishment Exam, he’d felt a dull ache deep in his viscera.
But now, through Chunqiu Wujin Chan, his body felt cleaner, lighter. His organs gradually regained a sense of ease and clarity.
After completing another round of the Technique, Zhang Yu exhaled deeply, glancing at his Feather Scroll.
Chunqiu Wujin Chan – Level 6 (14/60)
Once I reach Level 10, I’ll start studying those high school-level foundational Techniques. Let’s see what the High School Saint Body described in the Chain Law Diagram is really like…
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Over the next few days, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen trained while preparing Ritual materials and setting up the venue.
It was a quiet afternoon at Bailong High School.
Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen were just leaving after a two-hour match with Yu Xinghan and Song Hailong.
Zhang Yu’s mind lingered on Yu Xinghan’s pale face. Is he okay? He didn’t look well… Hope he’s not overworking himself and suddenly drops dead.
Just then, he noticed several figures in Inspection Team uniforms striding down the hallway. Students scattered to the sides, avoiding them.
Inspection Team…
Zhang Yu recalled the rumors he’d gathered from Yu Xinghan and Song Hailong.
Song Xu—the top student at Bailong High School—had vanished. But there’d been no major uproar. The truth had been buried. Students only knew he hadn’t shown up for days. None knew the truth: the genius had died from an Evil God Ritual’s backlash.
Seeing the Inspection Team, Zhang Yu immediately suspected they were here to investigate Song Xu’s case. He and Bai Zhenzhen quickly stepped aside, trying to stay unnoticed.
But as the group passed, the lead woman suddenly stopped.
She turned to Zhang Yu and smiled. “Hmm? You’re Zhang Yu, right?”
She looked at him with a knowing grin. “You’re Zhang Pianpian’s… hah.”
Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen tensed up.
The woman continued, “I’m Yun Ni. I’m the Inspection Team’s captain.”
“We’ve talked before. Don’t tell me you don’t remember?”
Zhang Yu’s heart skipped a beat. The woman looked far too young—nothing like the stern, aged authority figure he’d imagined.
What he didn’t know was that Yun Ni came from a family of ten generations of inspectors—Songyang’s most renowned inspection lineage. A prodigy, she joined the Inspection Team during high school. After graduation, instead of going to college, she’d been appointed captain by family tradition.
Yun Ni seemed to want to speak with Zhang Yu—but her gaze swept over the surrounding students, and her expression darkened slightly.
“Ugh… Bailong’s filled with stench now. Everyone looks like a demon or monster.”
Zhang Yu blinked. Then he realized—she was referring to the students who’d undergone Artificial Demon Muscle Modification Surgery. Many now bore demonic features.
Yun Ni sighed. “Back in the old days, anyone who looked like this running around school would’ve been skewered by a single flying sword.”
“Who would’ve thought… high school campuses would become such a mess.”
One of the team members hurriedly warned, “Captain, someone might hear that. You’ll get reported again.”
Zhang Yu understood. This woman was a hardcore demon-hater.
“Never mind,” Yun Ni shook her head, then turned back to Zhang Yu with a soft smile. “Zhang Yu, let’s talk somewhere private.”
Zhang Yu told Bai Zhenzhen to go ahead, then followed Yun Ni down the corridor.
As they walked, she asked, “Zhang Yu… have you been in contact with Song Xu lately?”
(End of Chapter)
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